2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · X3 BLY
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2013. Recorded mileage 54,997 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1560cc
X3 BLY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 54,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
X3 BLY Mileage History
- 23/05/202654,965 mi
- 03/06/202654,997 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 1,048 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
X3 BLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (X3 BLY) between May 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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